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Hello! I’m in the process of transferring older work from another site to this one, and will be adding some new work soon. Things will be a bit spare for a few weeks but work is underway. You can find bite-sized bits of my thoughts on my Twitter account.
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Noir City: Day 4
Day 4 was kind of a grab bag, with films from multiple countries. We chose two films that featured very famous stars in early roles. A Woman’s Face: From 1938, this film features Ingrid Bergman before she went to Hollywood. Already a star in Sweden, she wanted the opportunity to play a less-glamorous role and… Read more
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Noir City: Day 3
Day 3 was all Japanese 1960s gangster films that also crossed over into noir. I have a long-standing love for Japanese gangster/detective films generally; there is something about the style of these, the way they break the conventions of Japanese propriety while still exploring Japanese mores, that I find extremely compelling. So three of these… Read more
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